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Sordid Lives: The Series

  • TV Series
  • 2008–
  • TV-MA
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
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Sordid Lives: The Series (2008)
Comedy

A prequel to the film of the same name, focusing on the exploits of an eccentric Texan family.A prequel to the film of the same name, focusing on the exploits of an eccentric Texan family.A prequel to the film of the same name, focusing on the exploits of an eccentric Texan family.

  • Creator
    • Del Shores
  • Stars
    • Beth Grant
    • Rue McClanahan
    • Caroline Rhea
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    947
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Del Shores
    • Stars
      • Beth Grant
      • Rue McClanahan
      • Caroline Rhea
    • 13User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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  • Episodes12

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    Beth Grant
    Beth Grant
    • Sissy Hickey
    • 2008
    Rue McClanahan
    Rue McClanahan
    • Peggy Ingram
    • 2008
    Caroline Rhea
    Caroline Rhea
    • Noleta Nethercott
    • 2008
    Jason Dottley
    Jason Dottley
    • Ty Williamson
    • 2008
    David Steen
    David Steen
    • G.W. Nethercott
    • 2008
    Ann Walker
    Ann Walker
    • LaVonda Dupree
    • 2008
    Bonnie Bedelia
    Bonnie Bedelia
    • Latrelle Williamson
    • 2008
    Olivia Newton-John
    Olivia Newton-John
    • Bitsy Mae Harling
    • 2008
    Newell Alexander
    Newell Alexander
    • Wardell 'Bubba' Owens
    • 2008
    Rosemary Alexander
    Rosemary Alexander
    • Dr. Eve
    • 2008
    David Cowgill
    David Cowgill
    • Odell Owens
    • 2008
    Ted Detwiler
    • Jacob
    • 2008
    Sarah Hunley
    Sarah Hunley
    • Juanita Bartlett
    • 2008
    Leslie Jordan
    Leslie Jordan
    • Earl 'Brother Boy' Ingram
    • 2008
    Sharron Alexis
    Sharron Alexis
    • Sara Kaufman
    • 2008
    Mary Margaret Lewis
    Mary Margaret Lewis
    • Ethel
    • 2008
    Mitch Carter
    Mitch Carter
    • Bumper
    • 2008
    T. Ashanti Mozelle
    • Vegas
    • 2008
    • Creator
      • Del Shores
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    9blakemster

    awesome

    WishWouldWish this series was picked up by somebody. Crazy funny and entertaining. Totally bummed, when it abruptly ended! The writing was really unique and different than the usual norm. Loved how all the characters were a little nuts. Absolutely loved Leslie Jordan's character. . Off the wall and out there, yet totally believable. We binged watched this series and didn't know there would be a abrupt ending. Wow, it left us breathless and upset that it just stopped. There would seem to be a real opportunity for someone to pick this one up and further develop it. After reading all the reviews, i felt strongly enough to write a review. I usually don't write them. Now, I come to realize that it has to be one thousand words? What's that all about. What I could sum it up in a few, like: "I loved it" or something like that.
    10scsc-791-834592

    Sordid Lives.... hit's to close to home??

    Sordid Lives is the most realistic comedy I have ever seen. As someone from a Baptist family, living dead center in the middle of the Bible belt, (South Carolina/Georgia border) this show hits closer so close to home, it makes most people cringe, close their eyes, and turn it off. when no one else is around, it's the first thing they watch. Trailer Parks, hypocrisy, pill-popping, bars, sweet tea, smoking cigarettes, and ending every sentence with, Bless their heart", is as close to southern living as it gets. This is the REAL South, not the Atlanta metro south. Sissy, Latrelle, LaVonda, and the rest, (except for Ty, but more on this later) are fantastic actors. Del Shores either grew up in the South, or did the best research ever done, to get this so right. This show will make you laugh your a** off, from start to finish. the church scenes are REAL, right down to Brother Boy. (I grew up with a dead-ringer to Brother Boy. He was gay, stood 5 feet, and acted EXACTLY like Brother Boy. His name was Brian, and everyone called him cousin Bri) If you want to experience what living in the South is REALLY like, watch this series, but get ready to feel yourself being portrayed somewhere on this show. Two things. One...Ty PLAYS an actor on the show, so his lack of acting ability is most likely intentional. The second thing,,,this show was cancelled after I believe the second season, so the ending is a cliff-hanger that will NEVER be completed, leaving you with this...'ARE YOU KIDDING ME' feeling. Still, take the time to watch the episodes up to then, you will NEVER forget it.
    10yves_couvert

    fun fun fun...

    Quite an excellent brilliant show... not at all betraying the spirit of the homo-graphic film. A nice and sharp portrayal of a very funny dysfunctional southern family with the "Billy Wilder touch" hitting Tennessee Williams where it hurts... never cynical and outrageously funny. Let's hope a second season might some day get to the screens... until then it's worth enjoying the first one on DVD even more though as some pretty good bonuses were smartly included. Especially do not miss the bloopers !!! and enjoy the uncensored dialogs. Director / writer Del Shores deserves a special review for shaking the establishment once again with intelligence if not to say wit. He is indeed a "smuggler" as Martin Scorcese would say and we're pretty much in need of them in what would otherwise be our very "sordid lives"...
    classact4

    Best Yet to be Discovered by Prime Time Comedy

    Great comedy, when will F/X or Bravo pick it up? Sordid Lives should be seen by a larger audience. Livy, Rue, and all the wonderful cast, finally bring a comedy I can set up my folding chair to, crack a beer or three, and watch in utter amazement. Kind of like a Texas train wreck. The telephone episode was shear (no pun intended) delight, the comic timing of Lucille Ball, and the droll, wittiness of Seinfeld. What a great escape from my miserable life! It's always nice to see an ensemble cast of actors who are comfortable in their own skin. Of course drug use, albeit prescription drugs, drunkenness, adultery, gay encounters, self gratification, and kinky leg's off, sex, will have any good Texas Republican in a stew; but we all know they will be watching in the privacy of their own homes.
    10mgwmarygay888

    Love the show...Love Del's writing

    I have waited for the show for forever...so glad it is on. I have been a fan of Sordid Lives (the movie) for years and LOVE Del Shores' writing. Anyone who is a TRUE fan will love the show because if you have watched the movie as many times as "some of us" have... the characters are like family and you can't wait to see what happens next and what Del has written and how the actors "bring it". I too wish ALL of the actors from the movie were in the show... but we will learn to love the new actors just as much. I cannot get the LOGO channel and have to drive 13 miles into town to watch at a friend's house. Wish I could watch it on-line and I hope they make a DVD of the first season for purchase. Already can't wait for season II. Keep it up Del... and can't wait for Southern Baptist Sissies (the movie). So get back to work!!! LOL

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    • Trivia
      Was Rue McClanahan's last foray in series TV. McClanahan would feature in 3 more acting credits before her death in 2010.
    • Quotes

      Roger: Oh, dear. This is a nightmare. A fuckin' nightmare.

      Mrs. Barnes: Such language!

      Noleta Nethercott: Am I hopeless, Roger?

      Roger: Nobody is hopeless in my chair, sweetie. But you are very close. Oh, LaVonda, we have to talk about something. The Clairol company has discontinued Audacious Red.

      LaVonda Dupree: What? Roger, how could you let this happen? Why didn't you stock up? I am audacious, bold, daring! I cannot live without Audacious Red! It is my signature color!

      Roger: Well I don't own the fuckin' Clairol company! How in the hell was I supposed to know?

      Mrs. Barnes: I do not have to listen to such filth when I am paying good money for your services, Roger!

      Roger: Then why don't you crawl back over to the Winters Hair Port and let poor old pitiful Lila Walker, the oldest living beautician in the entire state of Texas, fry up your hair, then turn it back to Easter Egg pink, like it was when you dragged your bacon-eating, Baptist ass in here begging me to fix the fucking mess!

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 23, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Убогая жизнь
    • Filming locations
      • Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Once Upon a Time Films
      • Del Shores Productions
      • Scout Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 22m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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